WHAT IS A FIRE ALARM ZONE CHART ?
A clear visual plan of your fire detection zones
A fire alarm zone chart is a simplified plan of your building showing how it is divided into fire detection zones. It allows respsonding personnel to quickly identify the location of an activated zone, supporting fast verification, investigation and evacuation if neccessary.
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WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
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Quicker Response
Helps responders identify the location of an alarm at a glance
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Improves Safety
Supports evacuation and firefighting decisions
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A legal requirement
Required for many buildings with a fire detection and alarm system
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Suitable for all buildings
Offices, retail, industrial, educational, residential and more
DISPLAYED AT THE FIRE ALARM PANEL
Easy to find when it's needed
The zone chart is typically displayed adjacent to the fire alarm control panel, allowing building occupants and the fire services to quickly identify the area of the building where an alarm has been activated
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Clearly labelled zones
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Room names / areas
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Escape routes and exits
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Firefighting equipment (as required)
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Stairwells and lift locations
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Keybuilding features
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A clear and easy to read layout
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Matching zones to the panel display
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designed to meet the current standards
Compliant with I.S. 3218:2024
Our zone charts are produced in line with the requirements of I.S. 3218:2024 (Republic Of Ireland) and BS 5389-1 2025 (Northern Ireland). We ensure your documentation complies with the relevant standards and Irish fire safety legislation.
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DON'T HAVE SUITABLE DRAWINGS ?
We can help
If you don't have up-to-date building drawings, we can carry out on-site surveys and produce accurate CAD plans to create your zone chart and supporting fire safety drawings.
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